Audio
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
| Audio dubbing |
Y |
Lens system
| Digital zoom |
100 x |
| Filter size |
58 mm |
| Optical zoom |
20 x |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
4.2 - 84 mm |
Camera
| Minimum illumination |
0.37 lx |
Storage
| Camcorder tape type |
Mini-DV |
Other features
| Night mode |
N |
| Spotlight |
Y |
| Manual focus |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
Battery
| Battery type |
BP-915 |
| Battery life (max) |
7 h |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/6 - 1/16000 s |
Ports & interfaces
| S-Video out |
Y |
| S-Video in |
Y |
| DV port |
Y |
XM2 100X, LCD 2.5 ", 1488 x 1128, 0.37 lux, USB 2.0
<b>The XM2's advanced technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class</b>
The XM2 improves on the market leading and successful XM1 in a number of key areas. It comprises of a brand new 1/4" 470,000-pixel 3CCD increasing image quality. Not forgetting a new manual control in picture adjustments and shooting adjustments even for professional users.
<b>Technology</b>
The XM2 includes a new high-sensitivity 1/4” 470,000-pixel 3CCD for superb 540-line horizontal resolution and super low light performance. A new generation camera signalling processing LSI improves approximately 3dB in S/N ratio from the XM1. The result is an improvement in colour, low light performance, resolution and dynamic range.
<b>Pixel shift</b>
The XM2 is equipped with a pixel shift system that boosts both resolution and sensitivity and allows users to achieve superb picture quality results.
<b>Picture adjustments</b>
The following picture adjustments have been greatly improved in the XM2.
- Colour gain adjustments, colour phase adjustments, sharpness adjustment and black level can be adjusted to desired value and up to 1 type of preset registration is possible.
- Custom preset - after picture adjustments, settings can be stored as a custom
- Slow shutter speed - XM2 can be set to slow shutter speeds to 1/6 of a second
- Gain control - gain can now be increased up to a maximum of 18dB
- Frame movie mode - frame mode can make progressive shooting at 25 fps. Footage with 1/50 slower shutter is very similar to fine cinema.
- 16.9 guides - allows accurate 16.9 framing when shooting so that image can be cropped.
<b>Improved sound</b>
The XM2 supports a direction-accurate stereo microphone that includes two non-directional microphones to give more precise stereo reproduction. Users can choose three types of frequency characteristics for the built-in microphone: normal, voice and wide-screen mode.
Additionally, a 2-channel manual audio level control where input level can be adjusted by a special dial and L/R level can be set for 2 channels. Audio-level meter with right-and-left independent 24-segment peak holder and the audio-level meter can be displayed in LCD and EVF.
An optional MA -300 microphone adapter allows the simultaneous recording of 2 independent channels from microphones with XLR connections. A BNC picture Out Terminal is also present.
<b>PC connectivity</b>
The XM2 is equipped with a DV terminal for non-linear editing. By using a USB terminal, transmission of still images from a JPEG file to a PC is easy.
